Sinn Féin Calls On Taoiseach to Contact Other Parties Before Discussing Backstop Changes
July 18, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Calls On Taoiseach to Contact Other Parties Before Discussing Backstop Changes

Sinn Féin TD Eoin O Broin has said he would be nervous about agreeing to a Northern Ireland-only backstop, in case it sent the wrong message to the Conservative Party. The idea was first floated by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar...
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New Water Charges May Lead to Individual Meters
July 18, 2019 No Responses

New Water Charges May Lead to Individual Meters

The Government’s new water charge may lead to individual meters, Sinn Féin has warned. Irish Water’s proposal to introduce a €500 a year charge for excessive use of water was approved by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) yesterday....
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The Galway International Arts Festival is in Full Swing
July 18, 2019 No Responses

The Galway International Arts Festival is in Full Swing

Galway International Arts Festival kicked off this week, featuring an international program of theatre, circus, music and visual art on the theme of borders. Some 600 artists from Ireland and around the world will converge in Galway over the next...
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Music and Entertainment Guide
July 18, 2019 No Responses

Music and Entertainment Guide

THE IRISH EXAMINER MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: ROCK, COUNTRY, JAZZ, TRAD, FOLK, BALLADS, BLUES, CLASSICAL AND LOTS MORE Welcome to our regular music and entertainment guide, brought to you by Paddy McCarthy for your reading enjoyment Thousands of mourners...
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Ireland Not Ready for No Deal Brexit, Says Martin
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Ireland Not Ready for No Deal Brexit, Says Martin

Ireland is not ready to deal with a no-deal Brexit outcome, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has claimed. Mr Martin said “mayhem” will ensue at Irish ports if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal. He added...
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Celtic Cruise Past Sarajavo in Champions League
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Celtic Cruise Past Sarajavo in Champions League

Leigh Griffiths made his comeback as Celtic eased past Sarajevo in the Champions League qualifiers. The striker came off the bench for the final 12 minutes of Celtic’s 2-1 home victory, which saw them progress 5-2 on aggregate. Griffiths was...
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Out&About
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

I just couldn’t believe it as I was walking on the Long Beach promenade on Sunday morning taking a little bit of exercise and looking at the water; let me tell you, it was hot. Now that was about 11.30...
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Government to Oppose EU’s Daylight Saving Time Change
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Government to Oppose EU’s Daylight Saving Time Change

The Government is set to oppose the EU’s proposed change to daylight saving time to ensure the island of Ireland does not end up with two time zones post-Brexit. Justice minister Charlie Flanagan is expected to seek Cabinet approval on...
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Magpies Appoint Steve Bruce as New Manager
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Magpies Appoint Steve Bruce as New Manager

Newcastle have appointed Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitez’s replacement as their search for a new manager finally came to a close. The Magpies have confirmed the 58-year-old Geordie has left his job at Sheffield Wednesday to become the 10th permanent...
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DRCC Calls for More State Funding Amid ‘Public Health Epidemic of Sexual Violence’
July 16, 2019 No Responses

DRCC Calls for More State Funding Amid ‘Public Health Epidemic of Sexual Violence’

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has called for more state funding to deal with the “public health epidemic of sexual violence” in Ireland and cope with increased demand for its services. The organization’s latest annual report showed the number...
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